Job Description

McMan is looking for Therapeutic Foster Caregivers in Southern Alberta.

About McMan:

We are a non-profit organization with offices in Brooks, Crowsnest Pass, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Pincher Creek, and we serve those communities and the surrounding area.

At McMan South we work collectively to reshape lives. Whether they are the lives of individuals we work for or the lives of the bright and talented employees we work with - we focus on human connection. Our staff are specialized professionals with diverse backgrounds and experience who enjoy a positive organizational culture. Staff have opportunities for professional development and career advancement that leads to high levels of staff retention.

We believe that by treating our employees well, in a healthy and safe environment, they will feel empowered to help our service participants to the best of their ability.

About the Therapeutic Foster Caregiving Program:

Therapeutic Foster Caregiving is an addition to the placement continuum which sits between traditional foster care and group or campus-based care. It is a therapeutic family-based, short-term, out-of-home placement program which supports children with complex trauma-impacted care needs. The program promotes an inclusive foster care approach, in which Therapeutic Foster Caregivers are an addition to a child's existing network.

Therapeutic Foster Caregivers and birth families will work to build alliances which promote safety, collective healing, and provide wraparound supports to the child. The program goal is to provide clinically effective treatment to youth in a home environment so they may return to their natural family or other permanent home upon program exit.

Key Responsibilities

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Provide a positive environment and nurturing care for a young person healing from trauma. Be part of a therapeutic team that includes family, family specialists, and other professionals that form the child's support network Use a strength-based trauma informed approach to support youth aged 13-17. Keep birth families and communities involved as well as strive to build natural supports.

Benefits:

Daily skill fee - $110-$120, based on skills and experience Immediate access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Respite and counselling services provided Extensive pre-service and ongoing training Comprehensive weekly coaching and mentoring from our Caregiving Specialists

Requirements & Qualifications:

Highly skilled, trained, nurturing, and responsive caregivers Single or couples who are at least 18 years of age Financially stable Current Standard First Aid CPR Level C Certificate or CSA Standard Z1210-17 Intermediate First Aid Certificate Clear Child Intervention Record Check, dated within the past six months Police Information Check with vulnerable sector, dated within past six months. Valid Class 5 Driver's License, 3-year non-commercial Driver's Abstract, and use of reliable vehicle with $2M Third Party Liability insurance.

How to Apply:

Please submit resume to Indeed.

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Job Type: Fixed term contract

Pay: $110.00-$120.00 per day

Benefits:

Employee assistance program
Application question(s):

Are you located in Southern Alberta? Can you confirm that you have a Canadian Class 5 driver's license and that your driver's abstract will have less than 6 demerits?
Licence/Certification:

Intermediate First Aid Level C Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person